Atty. James Dodge
Mr. James Dodge is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, social security, social security disability.
Social Security & More Attorney · Serving Portland, OR · 43+ Years Experience
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About James Dodge at a Glance
James Dodge is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Dodge Law Firm. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on workers comp, ssd, and securities. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1983). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1982) and University of Oregon (B.A., 1977). Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Dodge
- Mr. James Dodge is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, social security, social security disability
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Oregon in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
- James practices at Dodge Law Firm in Portland, OR
Practice Areas Explained
James Dodge's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Dodge handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Workers Compensation in Portland
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James Dodge is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Oregon →
Social Security Disability in Portland
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
James Dodge is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Oregon →
Securities Law in Portland
James Dodge is one of 64,075 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Oregon →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose James Dodge
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Dodge's practice in the field of workers comp, ssd, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Dodge brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering workers comp, ssd, and securities, James Dodge can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means James Dodge attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues James Dodge Handles in Portland
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters James Dodge has experience with under Oregon law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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